If you’re new to painting and want to improve, or just want to learn a new skill, glazing with acrylic paint is an excellent technique to learn.

In this video, Studio Wildlife breaks down the method of glazing with acrylics into 5 easy steps. The key to creating a canvas where the subject comes to life actually boils down to color saturation and shadowing.

First, you want to paint the background and the key visual with transparent acrylic. Look for the word “hue” on the paint tube to make sure it’s translucent. You can also thin down your paint with water or a glazing medium.